Wayne County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Wayne County ecosystem supports 74 documented wildlife species across 70 taxonomic genera. Located in Wayne County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Fairfield, Wayne County hosts 30% more species diversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. Fairfield

+30% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Very Common3.94 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Very Common3.08 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Very Common3 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common2.9 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common2.68 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Common2.49 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Common2.3 obs.

Percina maculata

Blackside Darter

Common2 obs.

Erigeron philadelphicus

Frostroot

Common2 obs.

Ruellia humilis

Wild Petunia

Common2 obs.

Ginkgo biloba

Ginkgo

Common2 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Oleaster

Occasional1.9 obs.

Setaria pumila

Pigeon Grass

Occasional1.8 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Occasional1.58 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional1.51 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Occasional1.4 obs.

Sedum sarmentosum

Orpin Sarmenteux

Occasional1.26 obs.

Impatiens capensis

Snapweed

Rare1.23 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Rare1.1 obs.

Cosmos bipinnatus

Cosmos

Rare1.01 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. Fairfield

+30% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Very Common3.94 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Very Common3.08 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Very Common3 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common2.9 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common2.68 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Common2.49 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Common2.3 obs.

Percina maculata

Blackside Darter

Common2 obs.

Erigeron philadelphicus

Frostroot

Common2 obs.

Ruellia humilis

Wild Petunia

Common2 obs.

Ginkgo biloba

Ginkgo

Common2 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Oleaster

Occasional1.9 obs.

Setaria pumila

Pigeon Grass

Occasional1.8 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Occasional1.58 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional1.51 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Occasional1.4 obs.

Sedum sarmentosum

Orpin Sarmenteux

Occasional1.26 obs.

Impatiens capensis

Snapweed

Rare1.23 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Rare1.1 obs.

Cosmos bipinnatus

Cosmos

Rare1.01 obs.

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